Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 10/29/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: Chicago Sports Network, Detroit SportsNet

Odds/Point Spread: Blackhawks (+150) Red Wings (-180)

Little Caesars Arena is the location where the Detroit Red Wings (5-4-3) will play the Chicago Blackhawks (4-8-0) on Thursday. The odds on this game have the Blackhawks at +150 while the Red Wings are at -180. The total has been set at 5.5.

The Chicago Blackhawks had a good night with a 2-1 victory over the Kings in their previous game. The Blackhawks had an offensive game that was below their expectations in the victory. In the game, they converted 2 of the 27 shots they attempted. In addition, they had 3 chances on the power play and scored 1 goal. Chicago accrued 6 penalty minutes in this matchup.

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Chicago Blackhawks opponents have earned 37 power play opportunities (19th in hockey) and have come away with 8 goals in those attempts. The Blackhawks so far have had 363 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .879. Chicago has tried 262 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.9%. While playing at even strength, the Blackhawks have allowed the opponent to score 36 goals while earning 22 on the offensive side of the ice. Chicago has tallied 39 power play opportunities and they have notched 4 goals out of those attempts, earning them a percentage of 10.26%. For the current campaign, they have accumulated 8 points and their points percentage is sitting at .333. Regarding their scoring capabilities, the Chicago Blackhawks have racked up 26 goals (31st in hockey) on the season and have allowed 44.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Spencer Knight. Throughout his time in hockey, Knight has 76 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .507. His save percentage currently is .903 in his 383 minutes guarding the cage. Knight has had 4,506 shots taken against him and has recorded 4,069 saves. Opponents have racked up 438 goals against Knight in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 2.92. He has amassed a mark of 72-64-20 and he started in 150 games. Knight has been involved in 160 games during his pro hockey career.

In their last contest, Detroit faced off against the Oilers in an outing where the Red Wings got the tie by a final score of 3-3. They had 4 power play opportunities in this contest and notched 1 out of those opportunities. The Red Wings earned 3 goals out of the 29 shots on goal they pursued.

During this campaign, the Detroit Red Wings have accumulated 31 goals, 13 points, and a points percentage of .542. They have permitted 35 goals to be scored by way of 21 goals at even strength and 14 goals while they were shorthanded. The Red Wings are sitting with 22 goals at even strength and 9 goals (12th in the league) while having a power play advantage. They have a tally of 42 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 21.43%. Detroit has tried 357 shots (9th in professional hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 8.68%, while allowing their opponents 308 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 65.85% on their opponents 41 power play chances, and their save percentage comes in at 88.6%.

Across the ice you are likely to see John Gibson defending the net. He has recorded 15,514 saves out of 17,069 shots attempted against him, which gives him a save % of .909. Gibson is the owner of a lifetime mark of 236-243-68 and has played in 571 games. He has been a starter 559 contests and has played 767,634 mins. Gibson's rate of quality starts comes out to 53.5% and he has 299 quality starts in his professional career. Opponents are averaging 2.78 goals per game and he has yielded 1,556 goals overall.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Chicago (+150)

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